May 2008 PMID 18480821

High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000-800,000 years before present.

Dieter Lüthi, Martine Le Floch, Bernhard Bereiter, Thomas Blunier, Jean-Marc Barnola, Urs Siegenthaler, Dominique Raynaud, Jean Jouzel, Hubertus Fischer, Kenji Kawamura, Thomas F Stocker

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The discussions reflect a strong consensus on the importance of the study, with many highlighting that current CO2 levels surpass those of the past 800,000 years, as seen in phrases like 'unprecedented CO2 levels' and references to sea level rise predictions. The tone mixes factual references, such as citations of the original research, with concerns about climate change, demonstrating both acknowledgment of scientific findings and discussions about their broader implications.

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Most discussions acknowledge the validity and importance of the research, with many citing the specific study to support their points.

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Participants show high curiosity, referencing details like CO2 levels, the ice core data, and historical climate trends.

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There is moderate discussion, with some users questioning the data, referencing methods, or discussing implications, indicating active but not overly deep participation.

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The discussions emphasize the significance of these findings for understanding climate change and its history, suggesting a high perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The ice core data from Antarctica, specifically from the Vostok and Dome C sites, allows scientists to study how atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have changed over the past 800,000 years and their relationship to Earth's climate, with a focus on eight glacial cycles.
  • The findings show that CO2 concentrations are closely linked to Antarctic temperatures, but during a specific period around 650,000 to 750,000 years ago, levels were notably lower, possibly due to increased oceanic carbon storage.
  • The lowest CO2 level recorded in the ice core is 172 ppm, which slightly extends the known preindustrial range of atmospheric CO2 concentrations, highlighting a period during the late Quaternary when CO2 dipped below 180 ppm for around 3,000 years.

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Kenaii | FIRST WE SILK, THEN WE SONG
@Kenaii7588 · X

@BumperCrop1 El artículo: Lüthi, D., et al. 2008. High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000-800,000 years before present. Nature 453: 379-382. doi:10.1038/nature06949. https://t.co/2EBk2VRSTN

Aug 2, 2023 · 7 likes · 231 followers View post →
Summoned Fiendish Boar
@Necronerdicon · X

@mellisa_belk @B1gRy @are_rockets Lüthi, D., M. Le Floch, B. Bereiter, T. Blunier, J.-M. Barnola, U. Siegenthaler, D. Raynaud, J. Jouzel, H. Fischer, K. Kawamura, and T.F. Stocker. (2008). High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000-800,000 years before present. Nature, Vol. 453, pp. 379-382.

Sep 18, 2022 · 2 likes · 66 followers View post →
Summoned Fiendish Boar
@Necronerdicon · X

@mellisa_belk @B1gRy @are_rockets doi:10.1038/nature06949.

Sep 18, 2022 · 2 likes · 66 followers View post →
Barba 51323
@Barba_Phil51323 · X

@SatellitePlanck @AssoClimatoReal Je n'ai pas compris, de quoi parlez-vous ? Comme indiqué en bas à droite, ces données sont issues de l'analyse de carottes de glace et de mesures directes : High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000–800,000 BP - Lüthi et al., 2008 https://t.co/4WMI2aYRoz https://t.co/1e1SG1rRD8

Apr 6, 2025 · 2 likes · 42 followers View post →
Ian Smith
@IanSmith_HSA · X

@wideawake_media 10 but the time scale is unknown. https://t.co/VwOS2nY7sK CO2 and Temperature plot. Sea level will raise 50 meters if CO2 is over 280ppm. Current measurement is what? 490ppm?

May 27, 2025 · 1 like · 3,915 followers View post →
John Dodders
@Dodders75 · X

@camstreet1 @JamieRohu Lüthi, D., M. Le Floch, B. Bereiter, T. Blunier, J.-M. Barnola, U. Siegenthaler, D. Raynaud, J. Jouzel, H. Fischer, K. Kawamura, and T. F. Stocker. 2008. “High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000-800,000 years before present”. Nature 453(7193):379-382,

Mar 27, 2024 · 1 like · 2,194 followers View post →

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Tito
@TingusaOTK · X

@Alfred_B_P @vicmies1 Lüthi et al. (2008). High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000–800,000 years before present. Nature, 453, 379–382. https://t.co/CNZ1iJE3ou https://t.co/auPpsCj3l7

Oct 6, 2025 · 8 followers View post →
Ian Smith
@IanSmith_HSA · X

@wideawake_media 10 but the time scale is unknown. https://t.co/VwOS2nY7sK CO2 and Temperature plot. Sea level will raise 50 meters if CO2 is over 280ppm. Current measurement is what? 490ppm?

May 27, 2025 · 1 like · 3,915 followers View post →
Kevin Prinoski
@kevinprinoski.bsky.social · Bluesky

... CO2 has naturally oscillated between 180 ppm to 280 ppm for at least the last 800,000 years - see fig. 2 of Lüthi. et al. "High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000–800,000 years before present." Nature 453, 379–382 (2008) - www.nature.com/articles/nat... ). [continued]...

May 14, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
Barba 51323
@Barba_Phil51323 · X

@SatellitePlanck @AssoClimatoReal Je n'ai pas compris, de quoi parlez-vous ? Comme indiqué en bas à droite, ces données sont issues de l'analyse de carottes de glace et de mesures directes : High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000–800,000 BP - Lüthi et al., 2008 https://t.co/4WMI2aYRoz https://t.co/1e1SG1rRD8

Apr 6, 2025 · 2 likes · 42 followers View post →
Barba 51323
@Barba_Phil51323 · X

@Tonthony1980 @Strap41806250 @NiusMarco Le graphique montre bien que la concentration actuelle en CO2 (~425 ppm) dépasse celles des derniers 800 000 ans. Ce que les scientifiques expliquent aussi : High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000–800,000 years BP - Lüthi et al., 2008 https://t.co/4WMI2aYjz1 https://t.co/IjypC5GAA4

Mar 12, 2025 · 1 like · 42 followers View post →
Prozac Efron
@BenRice_Enjoyer · X

@ClimateRetorts @donkerwater @Astropatontwitt @CPSaveTheWorld @LittleMammith Lüthi et al. (2008) in Nature provides evidence of unprecedented CO2 levels compared to the past 800,000 years using ice core data https://t.co/4j2bKYouBv

Feb 18, 2025 · 121 followers View post →
sou contra
@soucontraisso · X

RT @soucontraisso: @brasilparalelo Não existe mudança climática provocada pelo ser humano. A avaliação da temperatura e da quantidade de CO…

Feb 14, 2025 · 1 share · 41 followers View post →
sou contra
@soucontraisso · X

@brasilparalelo Não existe mudança climática provocada pelo ser humano. A avaliação da temperatura e da quantidade de CO2 nos últimos 800.000 anos mostra isso. Vol 453 |15 May 2008 |doi:10.1038/nature06949 Nature Letters https://t.co/8GrmrKY3K1

Feb 14, 2025 · 1 share · 41 followers View post →
Dr Gabriel Rau
@hydrogeoscience · X

@cronicjon @Sontaran_Dawn @PaulThemas @TMFScottP Community service for Pirates: https://t.co/bGv6KbfOgc https://t.co/w3YlE1ocGE Laughing is healthy, keep doing it!

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Swan on a Bike
@RichardSwan1982 · X

@RichardXRPL @ca3fef85e9cf4e8 @ProfBillMcGuire Here is paleocliamate correlation https://t.co/1SZLUNHM0n

May 8, 2024 · 415 followers View post →
John Dodders
@Dodders75 · X

@camstreet1 @JamieRohu Lüthi, D., M. Le Floch, B. Bereiter, T. Blunier, J.-M. Barnola, U. Siegenthaler, D. Raynaud, J. Jouzel, H. Fischer, K. Kawamura, and T. F. Stocker. 2008. “High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000-800,000 years before present”. Nature 453(7193):379-382,

Mar 27, 2024 · 1 like · 2,194 followers View post →
JACKAL IT'S ME
@giusepp13624812 · X

LE EMISSIONI UMANE DI CO2 POTREBBERO AVER SALVATO LA VITA SUL PIANETA https://t.co/jEcj5NfjU4

Jan 28, 2024 · 396 followers View post →
Ben R
@SciResBen · X

@sramstad21 @RichardSwan1982 @S_D_Mannix Lüthi, D., Le Floch, M., Bereiter, B. et al. High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000–800,000 years before present. Nature 453, 379–382 (2008). https://t.co/UbAiCDi2ul

Jan 5, 2024 · 122 followers View post →
Kenaii | FIRST WE SILK, THEN WE SONG
@Kenaii7588 · X

@StereoHodler @sotacoptero @agustinromm High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000–800,000 years before present https://t.co/2EBk2VRSTN

Dec 19, 2023 · 231 followers View post →
In Salutem
@ISalutem · X

High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000–800,000 years before present https://t.co/9bi11H4p0g

Nov 29, 2023 · 404 followers View post →
Kevin Gromley
@KevinGromley · X

@SisePete @CO2Coalition What graphs? Could you provide a source? Source for this graph: “High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000–800,000 years before present”, Nature

Oct 6, 2023 · 1,080 followers View post →
Federico González
@FedeZed · X

@HEISENBER123 @Jdejoseant_ @PedroInsua1 https://t.co/2K4z2DfRPQ

Aug 14, 2023 · 186 followers View post →
Kenaii | FIRST WE SILK, THEN WE SONG
@Kenaii7588 · X

@BumperCrop1 El artículo: Lüthi, D., et al. 2008. High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000-800,000 years before present. Nature 453: 379-382. doi:10.1038/nature06949. https://t.co/2EBk2VRSTN

Aug 2, 2023 · 7 likes · 231 followers View post →
Tracy Martel
@Dr_BitchcraftTM · X

@SaveCanda @ZoAndBehold @ErinInTheMorn Oh here the source: Lüthi D, Le Floch M, Bereiter B, Blunier T, Barnola JM, Siegenthaler U, Raynaud D, Jouzel J, Fischer H, Kawamura K, Stocker TF. High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000-800,000 years before present. Nature. 2008 May

Jun 22, 2023 · 1 like · 2 followers View post →
FabrizioAndreuccioli
@andreuccioli · X

@VinnieVegaPF Agevolo per future discussioni https://t.co/RNH2A27o5p https://t.co/XqEoRshJ7t

Jan 4, 2023 · 300 followers View post →
FabrizioAndreuccioli
@andreuccioli · X

@MartaEcca @gildacana @UltimaGenerazi1 Per approfondimento intende dire ascoltare quattro scappati di casa oppure leggere articoli scientifici ? Perchè seguendo il secondo sistema la mano dell'uomo è ininfluente... https://t.co/RNH2A27o5p https://t.co/C3PxDM1IZs

Jan 4, 2023 · 300 followers View post →
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@hansvvz · X

@bobbrand_nl @klimaatVeranda @Tim_Bleeker @lucasbergkamp @Clintel @milieudefensie @Shell @frantecol @GuidovanderWerf En nog even over humlum2013: wat mij indertijd triggerde was de verwijzing naar die 650k-800k jaar c/t record. (luthi: doi.10.1038/nature06949): co2 volgt T: https://t.co/WSp0AELcsg

Dec 16, 2022 · 3,844 followers View post →
Summoned Fiendish Boar
@Necronerdicon · X

@mellisa_belk @B1gRy @are_rockets doi:10.1038/nature06949.

Sep 18, 2022 · 2 likes · 66 followers View post →
Summoned Fiendish Boar
@Necronerdicon · X

@mellisa_belk @B1gRy @are_rockets Lüthi, D., M. Le Floch, B. Bereiter, T. Blunier, J.-M. Barnola, U. Siegenthaler, D. Raynaud, J. Jouzel, H. Fischer, K. Kawamura, and T.F. Stocker. (2008). High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000-800,000 years before present. Nature, Vol. 453, pp. 379-382.

Sep 18, 2022 · 2 likes · 66 followers View post →
Axel
@AntiZurdos420 · X

@ArgentinoDeBien @Mileipresi2023 @aeco1983 ... más en el pasado: El artículo: Lüthi, D., et al. 2008. High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000-800,000 years before present. Nature 453: 379-382. doi:10.1038/nature06949. Link: https://t.co/Dcxgi2UmOD... ⦁ La Actividad Solar...

Nov 13, 2021 · 148 followers View post →
Dave's Dinnerz
@OzSyndicalist · X

@LeonardsJohnG1 @CholeraFan @DJKoessler Figure 1. CO2 levels are linked to temperature Luthi et al. 2008, 'High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000–800,000 years before present', Nature, vol. 453, pp. 379-382, doi:10.1038/nature06949 https://t.co/ScAijEodCA

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Shannon McMahon
@ShannonJMcMahon · X

@PoliBard @bennoba @RogerHuerlimann @SkyNewsAust Can you see it?

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Daniel Najac
@DanielNajac · X

@oguratrebic @lamarea_com @EduRobayna Link a los datos actualizados: https://t.co/daaivATvwx... ... más en el pasado: El artículo: Lüthi, D., et al. 2008. High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000-800,000 years before present. Nature 453: 379-382. doi:10.1038/nature06949.

Jun 8, 2019 · 171 followers View post →
Nicolas Guevara
@foxriver80 · X

@alfolart @Juliococo más en el pasado: El artículo: Lüthi, D., et al. 2008. High-resolution carbon dioxide concentration record 650,000-800,000 years before present. Nature 453: 379-382. doi:10.1038/nature06949. Link: https://t.co/IJXFS8HmDe

May 23, 2019 · 2,279 followers View post →
Víctor
@v0ctor.me · Bluesky

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